South of England site signals its final nuclear shipment
Direct Rail Services (DRS), the rail freight arm of Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), has completed a significant task in the transportation of radioactive materials. The…
Britain demonstrates affordable DAC alternative system
A British alternative has been demonstrated to the EU proposed Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) programme. An examination has been backed by an industry-recognised safety body.…
Intercity Railfreight on board with eight operators
Utilising spare capacity on scheduled passenger services is the business model of Intercity Railfreight. How the company utilises that space, to the benefit of their…
Freightliner and ONE extend strategic intermodal partnership
Freightliner, the American-owned rail freight and logistics provider in the UK, has announced a new five-year contract with Singapore headquartered Ocean Network Express (ONE). The…
Freight figures in billion pound Teesside transport plan
The predominantly industrial community of Teesside in the northeast of England is set for a significant transport upgrade. The region will benefit from projects that…
UK rail freight: will a socialist swing be a sunrise and a good thing?
There is a political turning of the tide expected in the UK. A general election is imminent. The right-wing Conservatives are expected to relinquish the…
Nailed it. Ratho rock restraint lets Scotland’s busiest line reopen
A deteriorating rock face is not the sort of thing you want next to your railway. The wrong kind of boulders on the line is…
UK express logistics booms on the back of Varamis Rail’s rapid rise
The UK’s express logistics market by rail may be on the brink of a significant expansion. Varamis Rail, a relatively new player in the industry,…
GB Railfreight launches East Coast intermodal service
Britain’s East Coast Main Line is best known for its express passenger services and as the route of the Flying Scotsman. It’s also a critical…